Using Irrevocable Trusts To Protect Family Assets
For many families, real estate is the most important asset to pass on to children. Whether it is for sentimental value, present economic...
Annuity Dangers
Under certain circumstances, annuities can be a great planning tool for financial advisers (and even estate planners, in some cases)....
Why Wills Matter For Young Couples
Why would a young couples with one or more children need a Will? Two reasons: protecting your spouse and protecting your children. In...
Planning For The Family Cottage
Many families in northwestern Pennsylvania own real estate that has sentimental value from years of family vacations or significant...
Minimizing Probate Fees
Clients often ask how to ensure the efficient and cost-effective administration of their estates. While certain variables are out of your...
Considering Pets In Your Estate Planning
The question sounds a bit silly, but many of us profess love for our pets, and few do any planning for our four-legged friends....
Understanding "Probate"
The number of persons calling our office to inquire about the definition of “probate” is staggering, and represents a gap in our...
IRAs and 401(k)s:The Importance of Individual Retirement Account Planning
As defined benefit pension plans increasingly become retirement vehicles of the past, more and more Americans are faced with important...
The Importance of Developing Personal Estate Planning Goals
Many clients go to a lawyer to prepare a Will and Powers of Attorney simply because they believe those are important documents to have in...
